BMG Tech for me. I like the blue better and the cleaner dial as you say but most importantly the case technology seems really cool. Panerai can kind of seem the same after awhile and this BMG case makes it stand out a bit, as do the Carbotech, Ceramica and Bronzo cases.

I had the Pole to Pole and sold it back to the AD a few days later and used funds toward a Rolex Exp. II. For me it was the right choice and I may very well get the BMG Tech myself one day as I've had my eye on it.